Several years ago my older/only sister Amanda and her husband Brian were ready to start their family. After consulting with numerous fertility doctors, following ALL of their instructions.... they just couldn't get pregnant !! So they took the next step and looked into adoption.
On June 5th 2006, about a week after they were "certified" my sister received a phone call from the state saying there was a 10 week old baby girl that needed a home. My sister immediately called me. Her emotions were all over the place !! She was scared, overjoyed, anxious.... I remember her asking me "do you think I'll know what to do?" Without a doubt my response was "oh yeah.... moms just know."
Our entire family immediately fell in love with this precious little girl named Summerlei !! She was a dream come true.... literally : ) Always smiling and laughing, and her bright blue eyes just captured your heart... what a little Angel !!
After several heart wrenching "oh no, she may have to go back" situations, the state granted full custody to my sister and Brian !! And today July 31, 2008 it's official !!
She is now (legally) Summerlei Grace Corley : )
This journey hasn't been an easy one.... but who said life is suppose to be easy !! Summerlei not only brought a refreshing happiness to our family but also a whole new perspective on life.... Anything you want, is worth fighting for !!
